Academic, 25 Aug 2006
This book presumes the reader has a good knowledge of art history etc., and goes into great depth with much detail. As I was looking for something more general I found it heavy going in places and thought the last sections devoted to modern art disappointing with quesionable examples. I think we all have an instinct for what is good art, and a lot of these simply aren't - they separate the masses from art, rather than integrate. Apart from that, it's good value, plenty of illustrations and well written. It'll stay on my shelf as a reference book I can dip into from time to time.

Women in Art, 02 Feb 2004
Chadwick's book is the definative in this genre, an absolute must read for anyone wishing to research this field.

excellent overview of womens contribution to european art, 18 Jul 2002
Chadwicks masterly study of women in European art is incredibily well researched. She manages to uncover the forgotton contribution of women to the arts and the context of the contemporary worlds they lived within. Her dicussion of the major ideological trends in society and the arts is impressive. While it could have included more discussion on the non Anglo-American art scene, the book has proved invaluable in understanding the complexities of women in art history.

Academic, 25 Aug 2006
This book presumes the reader has a good knowledge of art history etc., and goes into great depth with much detail. As I was looking for something more general I found it heavy going in places and thought the last sections devoted to modern art disappointing with quesionable examples. I think we all have an instinct for what is good art, and a lot of these simply aren't - they separate the masses from art, rather than integrate. Apart from that, it's good value, plenty of illustrations and well written. It'll stay on my shelf as a reference book I can dip into from time to time.

Women in Art, 02 Feb 2004
Chadwick's book is the definative in this genre, an absolute must read for anyone wishing to research this field.

excellent overview of womens contribution to european art, 18 Jul 2002
Chadwicks masterly study of women in European art is incredibily well researched. She manages to uncover the forgotton contribution of women to the arts and the context of the contemporary worlds they lived within. Her dicussion of the major ideological trends in society and the arts is impressive. While it could have included more discussion on the non Anglo-American art scene, the book has proved invaluable in understanding the complexities of women in art history.

Fascinating and Good Quality., 10 Apr 2003
I bought this book having read the other good reviews on Amazon and I have found it very useful. I am currently writing a creative piece concerning women and tattoos and this book is intelligent, thought-provoking and surprising. It is full of personal stories from women that I have found invaluable for my work. It is particularly strong on the history of women-as-tattooists and is full of good photographs. I would recommend this book to anyone who has any kind of interest in the subject.

An impotant insight into the history of women and tattoo, 08 Jul 2001
This is not only one of the best books on tattoo or women, but it is one of the best books I have ever read. As a student I used the book for my dissertation on women and tattoos, and it was so helpful; I haven't found another book on the subject that even comes close. The photos are great too. I agree with Pat Fish in that people do not realise that it is not that there is a surge in women having tattoos, but women are changing their attitudes in showing them. From where women had their tattoos, to how they made women money, this book looks at over 100 years of history. It is so worth buying!

Excellent, fascinating treatise, 22 Dec 2000
Pat Fish's review is spot-on. It's certainly worth every penny of the price very well written, insightful and interesting, with beautiful, relevant photographs. Go on, buy it!

Not so subversive, 13 Jan 2000
thoughtfull, if rather repetative. Good photos, shame there's no colour though.

An important history of a secret enthusiasm, 18 Mar 1999
Margot Mifflin's book is an amazingly well-documented and thoroughly acurate telling of the secret history of tattooed women and women tattoo artists in America. I was interviewed extensively for this subject, and throughout the year she was gathering material I watched as Mifflin's knowledge and understanding of her subject matter grew.

I believe the women quoted are proud to have been included and I have not heard ONE of my peers complain about the book, either for attitude expressed or factually.

Many people feel that tattooing has experienced a huge upsurgence of popularity in the last decade, but until this book most will not have had the perspective to realise just how common it was for your Grandma to have slipped off to get a wicked little something, possibly a secret only she and her husband shared. It is women's willingness to boldly display their tattoos, NOT their enthuisiasm for body art, that has changed.

Academic, 25 Aug 2006
This book presumes the reader has a good knowledge of art history etc., and goes into great depth with much detail. As I was looking for something more general I found it heavy going in places and thought the last sections devoted to modern art disappointing with quesionable examples. I think we all have an instinct for what is good art, and a lot of these simply aren't - they separate the masses from art, rather than integrate. Apart from that, it's good value, plenty of illustrations and well written. It'll stay on my shelf as a reference book I can dip into from time to time.

Women in Art, 02 Feb 2004
Chadwick's book is the definative in this genre, an absolute must read for anyone wishing to research this field.

excellent overview of womens contribution to european art, 18 Jul 2002
Chadwicks masterly study of women in European art is incredibily well researched. She manages to uncover the forgotton contribution of women to the arts and the context of the contemporary worlds they lived within. Her dicussion of the major ideological trends in society and the arts is impressive. While it could have included more discussion on the non Anglo-American art scene, the book has proved invaluable in understanding the complexities of women in art history.

Fascinating and Good Quality., 10 Apr 2003
I bought this book having read the other good reviews on Amazon and I have found it very useful. I am currently writing a creative piece concerning women and tattoos and this book is intelligent, thought-provoking and surprising. It is full of personal stories from women that I have found invaluable for my work. It is particularly strong on the history of women-as-tattooists and is full of good photographs. I would recommend this book to anyone who has any kind of interest in the subject.

An impotant insight into the history of women and tattoo, 08 Jul 2001
This is not only one of the best books on tattoo or women, but it is one of the best books I have ever read. As a student I used the book for my dissertation on women and tattoos, and it was so helpful; I haven't found another book on the subject that even comes close. The photos are great too. I agree with Pat Fish in that people do not realise that it is not that there is a surge in women having tattoos, but women are changing their attitudes in showing them. From where women had their tattoos, to how they made women money, this book looks at over 100 years of history. It is so worth buying!

Excellent, fascinating treatise, 22 Dec 2000
Pat Fish's review is spot-on. It's certainly worth every penny of the price very well written, insightful and interesting, with beautiful, relevant photographs. Go on, buy it!

Not so subversive, 13 Jan 2000
thoughtfull, if rather repetative. Good photos, shame there's no colour though.

An important history of a secret enthusiasm, 18 Mar 1999
Margot Mifflin's book is an amazingly well-documented and thoroughly acurate telling of the secret history of tattooed women and women tattoo artists in America. I was interviewed extensively for this subject, and throughout the year she was gathering material I watched as Mifflin's knowledge and understanding of her subject matter grew.

I believe the women quoted are proud to have been included and I have not heard ONE of my peers complain about the book, either for attitude expressed or factually.

Many people feel that tattooing has experienced a huge upsurgence of popularity in the last decade, but until this book most will not have had the perspective to realise just how common it was for your Grandma to have slipped off to get a wicked little something, possibly a secret only she and her husband shared. It is women's willingness to boldly display their tattoos, NOT their enthuisiasm for body art, that has changed.

gorgeous, 05 May 2008
this book is like a box of expensive chocolates, each page is a delight. i was totally over the moon with this book, as an owner of many many books on the suject i wondered if i needed another one but this is a really beautiful, delightful read, a great exploration of nouveaux burlesque. Its also nice to see so many lovely british performers flying the flag too! great

Utterly utterly gorgeous book, 12 May 2005
As a long time fan and beginner performer of burlesque I was so excited when this book arrived. My friends didnt see me for the rest of the day, so wrapped up was I in the stunning imagery and informed text of the tome!
There is a perfect balance between the history and the aesthetic of burlesque and with plenty of deatail of current artists and troupes it was an real inspiration. The text is very up to date and with the current resurgence of burlesque and strip-tease with a wink and a smile I believe this book to be an invaluble resource for anyone interested or indeed consumed by it.
Performers, pop culturalist, historians, designers, decadents and anyone charmed by the swish of a Sally Rand fan dance will revel in this book!

Academic, 25 Aug 2006
This book presumes the reader has a good knowledge of art history etc., and goes into great depth with much detail. As I was looking for something more general I found it heavy going in places and thought the last sections devoted to modern art disappointing with quesionable examples. I think we all have an instinct for what is good art, and a lot of these simply aren't - they separate the masses from art, rather than integrate. Apart from that, it's good value, plenty of illustrations and well written. It'll stay on my shelf as a reference book I can dip into from time to time.

Women in Art, 02 Feb 2004
Chadwick's book is the definative in this genre, an absolute must read for anyone wishing to research this field.

excellent overview of womens contribution to european art, 18 Jul 2002
Chadwicks masterly study of women in European art is incredibily well researched. She manages to uncover the forgotton contribution of women to the arts and the context of the contemporary worlds they lived within. Her dicussion of the major ideological trends in society and the arts is impressive. While it could have included more discussion on the non Anglo-American art scene, the book has proved invaluable in understanding the complexities of women in art history.

Fascinating and Good Quality., 10 Apr 2003
I bought this book having read the other good reviews on Amazon and I have found it very useful. I am currently writing a creative piece concerning women and tattoos and this book is intelligent, thought-provoking and surprising. It is full of personal stories from women that I have found invaluable for my work. It is particularly strong on the history of women-as-tattooists and is full of good photographs. I would recommend this book to anyone who has any kind of interest in the subject.

An impotant insight into the history of women and tattoo, 08 Jul 2001
This is not only one of the best books on tattoo or women, but it is one of the best books I have ever read. As a student I used the book for my dissertation on women and tattoos, and it was so helpful; I haven't found another book on the subject that even comes close. The photos are great too. I agree with Pat Fish in that people do not realise that it is not that there is a surge in women having tattoos, but women are changing their attitudes in showing them. From where women had their tattoos, to how they made women money, this book looks at over 100 years of history. It is so worth buying!

Excellent, fascinating treatise, 22 Dec 2000
Pat Fish's review is spot-on. It's certainly worth every penny of the price very well written, insightful and interesting, with beautiful, relevant photographs. Go on, buy it!

Not so subversive, 13 Jan 2000
thoughtfull, if rather repetative. Good photos, shame there's no colour though.

An important history of a secret enthusiasm, 18 Mar 1999
Margot Mifflin's book is an amazingly well-documented and thoroughly acurate telling of the secret history of tattooed women and women tattoo artists in America. I was interviewed extensively for this subject, and throughout the year she was gathering material I watched as Mifflin's knowledge and understanding of her subject matter grew.

I believe the women quoted are proud to have been included and I have not heard ONE of my peers complain about the book, either for attitude expressed or factually.

Many people feel that tattooing has experienced a huge upsurgence of popularity in the last decade, but until this book most will not have had the perspective to realise just how common it was for your Grandma to have slipped off to get a wicked little something, possibly a secret only she and her husband shared. It is women's willingness to boldly display their tattoos, NOT their enthuisiasm for body art, that has changed.

gorgeous, 05 May 2008
this book is like a box of expensive chocolates, each page is a delight. i was totally over the moon with this book, as an owner of many many books on the suject i wondered if i needed another one but this is a really beautiful, delightful read, a great exploration of nouveaux burlesque. Its also nice to see so many lovely british performers flying the flag too! great

Utterly utterly gorgeous book, 12 May 2005
As a long time fan and beginner performer of burlesque I was so excited when this book arrived. My friends didnt see me for the rest of the day, so wrapped up was I in the stunning imagery and informed text of the tome!
There is a perfect balance between the history and the aesthetic of burlesque and with plenty of deatail of current artists and troupes it was an real inspiration. The text is very up to date and with the current resurgence of burlesque and strip-tease with a wink and a smile I believe this book to be an invaluble resource for anyone interested or indeed consumed by it.
Performers, pop culturalist, historians, designers, decadents and anyone charmed by the swish of a Sally Rand fan dance will revel in this book!

Want to know the history of corsets to the present day- read this!, 23 Apr 2007
An excellent well written book on the history of corsets up to the present day for both men and women, with illustrations and diagrams. This has proved to be a most useful book for my dissertation on the effects of the corset on the body and in society. The content has been well researched and put together in different sections that are easy to follow and digest. I think this is a great book for anyone interested in corsets whether it be for work / education or just as a hobby. I have many corset books and as far as the history of corsets this has to be one of the best.

A wealth of information., 28 Nov 2005
This book is great for anyone interested in the history of, or modern corsetry. Some great images that i haven't seen elsewhere, but if your looking for any technical information, this book is slightly lacking. A good initial insight into corsetry.

The Corset, 19 Apr 2005
This book is fantastic, it helps portray the history of the corset from the beginning when both men and women were subjected to wearing it and through to fetishism and modern day use. The pictures are brilliant and the diagrams show how the corset affected women's bodies and organs. It definitely helped me out with a number of essays on art and fashion. I absolutely recommend this book even just to read, it's very interesting and gives a thorough anthology of it's history.

Academic, 25 Aug 2006
This book presumes the reader has a good knowledge of art history etc., and goes into great depth with much detail. As I was looking for something more general I found it heavy going in places and thought the last sections devoted to modern art disappointing with quesionable examples. I think we all have an instinct for what is good art, and a lot of these simply aren't - they separate the masses from art, rather than integrate. Apart from that, it's good value, plenty of illustrations and well written. It'll stay on my shelf as a reference book I can dip into from time to time.

Women in Art, 02 Feb 2004
Chadwick's book is the definative in this genre, an absolute must read for anyone wishing to research this field.

excellent overview of womens contribution to european art, 18 Jul 2002
Chadwicks masterly study of women in European art is incredibily well researched. She manages to uncover the forgotton contribution of women to the arts and the context of the contemporary worlds they lived within. Her dicussion of the major ideological trends in society and the arts is impressive. While it could have included more discussion on the non Anglo-American art scene, the book has proved invaluable in understanding the complexities of women in art history.

Fascinating and Good Quality., 10 Apr 2003
I bought this book having read the other good reviews on Amazon and I have found it very useful. I am currently writing a creative piece concerning women and tattoos and this book is intelligent, thought-provoking and surprising. It is full of personal stories from women that I have found invaluable for my work. It is particularly strong on the history of women-as-tattooists and is full of good photographs. I would recommend this book to anyone who has any kind of interest in the subject.

An impotant insight into the history of women and tattoo, 08 Jul 2001
This is not only one of the best books on tattoo or women, but it is one of the best books I have ever read. As a student I used the book for my dissertation on women and tattoos, and it was so helpful; I haven't found another book on the subject that even comes close. The photos are great too. I agree with Pat Fish in that people do not realise that it is not that there is a surge in women having tattoos, but women are changing their attitudes in showing them. From where women had their tattoos, to how they made women money, this book looks at over 100 years of history. It is so worth buying!

Excellent, fascinating treatise, 22 Dec 2000
Pat Fish's review is spot-on. It's certainly worth every penny of the price very well written, insightful and interesting, with beautiful, relevant photographs. Go on, buy it!

Not so subversive, 13 Jan 2000
thoughtfull, if rather repetative. Good photos, shame there's no colour though.

An important history of a secret enthusiasm, 18 Mar 1999
Margot Mifflin's book is an amazingly well-documented and thoroughly acurate telling of the secret history of tattooed women and women tattoo artists in America. I was interviewed extensively for this subject, and throughout the year she was gathering material I watched as Mifflin's knowledge and understanding of her subject matter grew.

I believe the women quoted are proud to have been included and I have not heard ONE of my peers complain about the book, either for attitude expressed or factually.

Many people feel that tattooing has experienced a huge upsurgence of popularity in the last decade, but until this book most will not have had the perspective to realise just how common it was for your Grandma to have slipped off to get a wicked little something, possibly a secret only she and her husband shared. It is women's willingness to boldly display their tattoos, NOT their enthuisiasm for body art, that has changed.

gorgeous, 05 May 2008
this book is like a box of expensive chocolates, each page is a delight. i was totally over the moon with this book, as an owner of many many books on the suject i wondered if i needed another one but this is a really beautiful, delightful read, a great exploration of nouveaux burlesque. Its also nice to see so many lovely british performers flying the flag too! great

Utterly utterly gorgeous book, 12 May 2005
As a long time fan and beginner performer of burlesque I was so excited when this book arrived. My friends didnt see me for the rest of the day, so wrapped up was I in the stunning imagery and informed text of the tome!
There is a perfect balance between the history and the aesthetic of burlesque and with plenty of deatail of current artists and troupes it was an real inspiration. The text is very up to date and with the current resurgence of burlesque and strip-tease with a wink and a smile I believe this book to be an invaluble resource for anyone interested or indeed consumed by it.
Performers, pop culturalist, historians, designers, decadents and anyone charmed by the swish of a Sally Rand fan dance will revel in this book!

Want to know the history of corsets to the present day- read this!, 23 Apr 2007
An excellent well written book on the history of corsets up to the present day for both men and women, with illustrations and diagrams. This has proved to be a most useful book for my dissertation on the effects of the corset on the body and in society. The content has been well researched and put together in different sections that are easy to follow and digest. I think this is a great book for anyone interested in corsets whether it be for work / education or just as a hobby. I have many corset books and as far as the history of corsets this has to be one of the best.

A wealth of information., 28 Nov 2005
This book is great for anyone interested in the history of, or modern corsetry. Some great images that i haven't seen elsewhere, but if your looking for any technical information, this book is slightly lacking. A good initial insight into corsetry.

The Corset, 19 Apr 2005
This book is fantastic, it helps portray the history of the corset from the beginning when both men and women were subjected to wearing it and through to fetishism and modern day use. The pictures are brilliant and the diagrams show how the corset affected women's bodies and organs. It definitely helped me out with a number of essays on art and fashion. I absolutely recommend this book even just to read, it's very interesting and gives a thorough anthology of it's history.

PURE TABLOID TRASH..., 18 Jun 2008
This is an autobiographical work in which the self-absorbed author likes to refer to herself as the world's first super model. Well, Suzy Parker, Twiggy, and Jean Shrimpton may well take umbrage at that, as they were super models who preceded Ms. Dickinson. Better looking and classier, they leave this author eating their dust.

This book is mildly amusing, at first, as the author cattily takes jabs at her former lovers, naming names. Let me tell you, Mick Jagger and Sly Stallone do not fare too well in this book. In general, the author talks about men in such a derogatory way that, if men were talking about women in this way, they would be called sexist.

The author routinely engages in trash talk, and some of it is acerbically funny. Yet, so often is it repetitious that it begins to pall on the reader. A more shallow, vain, and self-absorbed woman than the author would be hard to find. It is no wonder that she is unable to have long-term relationships, as she seems so one-dimensional.

Still, her book is a no-holds-barred look at her life and the wacky world of modeling, as well as the lengths one needs to go to stay on top of one's game. There is little enjoyment to be had from this book, and a measure of boredom will eventually seep in, as the author repetitively drones on and on about herself. The book is replete with photographs, which show the author in varying stages of her career, including before and after her breast implants.

Fabulously indiscreet tales from the world's first supermodel, 02 Dec 2007
If you've seen the recent series of 'I'm a Celebrity...get me out of here!', you will already be familiar with Janice Dickinson. If you didn't, she is the World's first Supermodel and is also loud, brash and utterly fabulous.

'Everything About Me is Fake..' is a difficult book to describe because it swings between being an autobiography, a kiss and tell, a guide to beauty and a self-help manual. The lovely thing about it is that it is like sitting down and having a wonderfully indiscreet conversation with Dickinson. Never one to hold back, she tells you about her feelings towards ex-boyfriends Sly Stallone, Bruce Willis and Mick Jagger; a night spent with George Harrison; a run-in with Diana Ross (that's Miss Ross to you and me) on a plane and what happened when she stole Donald Trump's limo.

I think Janice Dickinson is a bit like the human equivalent of marmite, you either love her or hate her, but I loved it and now I'm off to have an egg white facial, cover my hair in aloe vera gel, follow Janice's rules to keep my man in check and prepare to be perfect!


Great book, 20 Oct 2006
Never in a million years I thought I would like this book. It came to me as a gift ( I am in the fashion industry). I started reading it at 12 at night and stayed up till 5 in the morning to finish it. It made me like Janice Dickinson. I never really thought anything about her before: positive or negative. But this book changed my mind to the positive, very positive. I highly recommend it.

Fabulous Diva = Janice Dickinson, 04 Apr 2006
This is easily my favourite auto biography ever!!!!!
This is the best book I have ever bought myself!Janice Dickinson is one of my favourite people in the whole world. She may be perceived as a nasty person but the fact is she doesn't talk crap, she tells it like it is, she doesn't try to sugar coat the modeling industry and really gives you an insight into what the world of mdelling is really like. From her home life to relationships to eating habits to celebrities every detail is given. She pulls the veil back on the A-list world and tells it like it is.
She lets you know her opinion and doesnt kiss the asses of pretentious celebrities. She is a straight talking, fabulous, intelligent, perfect person. P.s. Kimora Lee Simmons watch out!
Go Janice!!!

Academic, 25 Aug 2006
This book presumes the reader has a good knowledge of art history etc., and goes into great depth with much detail. As I was looking for something more general I found it heavy going in places and thought the last sections devoted to modern art disappointing with quesionable examples. I think we all have an instinct for what is good art, and a lot of these simply aren't - they separate the masses from art, rather than integrate. Apart from that, it's good value, plenty of illustrations and well written. It'll stay on my shelf as a reference book I can dip into from time to time.

Women in Art, 02 Feb 2004
Chadwick's book is the definative in this genre, an absolute must read for anyone wishing to research this field.

excellent overview of womens contribution to european art, 18 Jul 2002
Chadwicks masterly study of women in European art is incredibily well researched. She manages to uncover the forgotton contribution of women to the arts and the context of the contemporary worlds they lived within. Her dicussion of the major ideological trends in society and the arts is impressive. While it could have included more discussion on the non Anglo-American art scene, the book has proved invaluable in understanding the complexities of women in art history.

Fascinating and Good Quality., 10 Apr 2003
I bought this book having read the other good reviews on Amazon and I have found it very useful. I am currently writing a creative piece concerning women and tattoos and this book is intelligent, thought-provoking and surprising. It is full of personal stories from women that I have found invaluable for my work. It is particularly strong on the history of women-as-tattooists and is full of good photographs. I would recommend this book to anyone who has any kind of interest in the subject.

An impotant insight into the history of women and tattoo, 08 Jul 2001
This is not only one of the best books on tattoo or women, but it is one of the best books I have ever read. As a student I used the book for my dissertation on women and tattoos, and it was so helpful; I haven't found another book on the subject that even comes close. The photos are great too. I agree with Pat Fish in that people do not realise that it is not that there is a surge in women having tattoos, but women are changing their attitudes in showing them. From where women had their tattoos, to how they made women money, this book looks at over 100 years of history. It is so worth buying!

Excellent, fascinating treatise, 22 Dec 2000
Pat Fish's review is spot-on. It's certainly worth every penny of the price very well written, insightful and interesting, with beautiful, relevant photographs. Go on, buy it!

Not so subversive, 13 Jan 2000
thoughtfull, if rather repetative. Good photos, shame there's no colour though.

An important history of a secret enthusiasm, 18 Mar 1999
Margot Mifflin's book is an amazingly well-documented and thoroughly acurate telling of the secret history of tattooed women and women tattoo artists in America. I was interviewed extensively for this subject, and throughout the year she was gathering material I watched as Mifflin's knowledge and understanding of her subject matter grew.

I believe the women quoted are proud to have been included and I have not heard ONE of my peers complain about the book, either for attitude expressed or factually.

Many people feel that tattooing has experienced a huge upsurgence of popularity in the last decade, but until this book most will not have had the perspective to realise just how common it was for your Grandma to have slipped off to get a wicked little something, possibly a secret only she and her husband shared. It is women's willingness to boldly display their tattoos, NOT their enthuisiasm for body art, that has changed.

gorgeous, 05 May 2008
this book is like a box of expensive chocolates, each page is a delight. i was totally over the moon with this book, as an owner of many many books on the suject i wondered if i needed another one but this is a really beautiful, delightful read, a great exploration of nouveaux burlesque. Its also nice to see so many lovely british performers flying the flag too! great

Utterly utterly gorgeous book, 12 May 2005
As a long time fan and beginner performer of burlesque I was so excited when this book arrived. My friends didnt see me for the rest of the day, so wrapped up was I in the stunning imagery and informed text of the tome!
There is a perfect balance between the history and the aesthetic of burlesque and with plenty of deatail of current artists and troupes it was an real inspiration. The text is very up to date and with the current resurgence of burlesque and strip-tease with a wink and a smile I believe this book to be an invaluble resource for anyone interested or indeed consumed by it.
Performers, pop culturalist, historians, designers, decadents and anyone charmed by the swish of a Sally Rand fan dance will revel in this book!

Want to know the history of corsets to the present day- read this!, 23 Apr 2007
An excellent well written book on the history of corsets up to the present day for both men and women, with illustrations and diagrams. This has proved to be a most useful book for my dissertation on the effects of the corset on the body and in society. The content has been well researched and put together in different sections that are easy to follow and digest. I think this is a great book for anyone interested in corsets whether it be for work / education or just as a hobby. I have many corset books and as far as the history of corsets this has to be one of the best.

A wealth of information., 28 Nov 2005
This book is great for anyone interested in the history of, or modern corsetry. Some great images that i haven't seen elsewhere, but if your looking for any technical information, this book is slightly lacking. A good initial insight into corsetry.

The Corset, 19 Apr 2005
This book is fantastic, it helps portray the history of the corset from the beginning when both men and women were subjected to wearing it and through to fetishism and modern day use. The pictures are brilliant and the diagrams show how the corset affected women's bodies and organs. It definitely helped me out with a number of essays on art and fashion. I absolutely recommend this book even just to read, it's very interesting and gives a thorough anthology of it's history.

PURE TABLOID TRASH..., 18 Jun 2008
This is an autobiographical work in which the self-absorbed author likes to refer to herself as the world's first super model. Well, Suzy Parker, Twiggy, and Jean Shrimpton may well take umbrage at that, as they were super models who preceded Ms. Dickinson. Better looking and classier, they leave this author eating their dust.

This book is mildly amusing, at first, as the author cattily takes jabs at her former lovers, naming names. Let me tell you, Mick Jagger and Sly Stallone do not fare too well in this book. In general, the author talks about men in such a derogatory way that, if men were talking about women in this way, they would be called sexist.

The author routinely engages in trash talk, and some of it is acerbically funny. Yet, so often is it repetitious that it begins to pall on the reader. A more shallow, vain, and self-absorbed woman than the author would be hard to find. It is no wonder that she is unable to have long-term relationships, as she seems so one-dimensional.

Still, her book is a no-holds-barred look at her life and the wacky world of modeling, as well as the lengths one needs to go to stay on top of one's game. There is little enjoyment to be had from this book, and a measure of boredom will eventually seep in, as the author repetitively drones on and on about herself. The book is replete with photographs, which show the author in varying stages of her career, including before and after her breast implants.

Fabulously indiscreet tales from the world's first supermodel, 02 Dec 2007
If you've seen the recent series of 'I'm a Celebrity...get me out of here!', you will already be familiar with Janice Dickinson. If you didn't, she is the World's first Supermodel and is also loud, brash and utterly fabulous.

'Everything About Me is Fake..' is a difficult book to describe because it swings between being an autobiography, a kiss and tell, a guide to beauty and a self-help manual. The lovely thing about it is that it is like sitting down and having a wonderfully indiscreet conversation with Dickinson. Never one to hold back, she tells you about her feelings towards ex-boyfriends Sly Stallone, Bruce Willis and Mick Jagger; a night spent with George Harrison; a run-in with Diana Ross (that's Miss Ross to you and me) on a plane and what happened when she stole Donald Trump's limo.

I think Janice Dickinson is a bit like the human equivalent of marmite, you either love her or hate her, but I loved it and now I'm off to have an egg white facial, cover my hair in aloe vera gel, follow Janice's rules to keep my man in check and prepare to be perfect!


Great book, 20 Oct 2006
Never in a million years I thought I would like this book. It came to me as a gift ( I am in the fashion industry). I started reading it at 12 at night and stayed up till 5 in the morning to finish it. It made me like Janice Dickinson. I never really thought anything about her before: positive or negative. But this book changed my mind to the positive, very positive. I highly recommend it.

Fabulous Diva = Janice Dickinson, 04 Apr 2006
This is easily my favourite auto biography ever!!!!!
This is the best book I have ever bought myself!Janice Dickinson is one of my favourite people in the whole world. She may be perceived as a nasty person but the fact is she doesn't talk crap, she tells it like it is, she doesn't try to sugar coat the modeling industry and really gives you an insight into what the world of mdelling is really like. From her home life to relationships to eating habits to celebrities every detail is given. She pulls the veil back on the A-list world and tells it like it is.
She lets you know her opinion and doesnt kiss the asses of pretentious celebrities. She is a straight talking, fabulous, intelligent, perfect person. P.s. Kimora Lee Simmons watch out!
Go Janice!!!

Very Broad but Very Broad, 26 Mar 2007
This Reader in Gender and Perfomance has an incredibly wide range of material on the subject but I cannot reasonably imagine much of the content to be relevant to any one person.

Part 1 & 2 are on the history of females in theatre.
Part 3 is about the changing (or not) of general attitide.
Part 4 includes 5 stategies of femininist performance.
Part 5 is about feminist techniques and conventions in theatre.
Part 6 concerns localised feminism, one article considering each continent.
Part 7 links femininst theatre to other disciplines and theories.
Part 8 is on Reception theory but seems to digress.

Overall this book may be good for somebody interested in 'Gender/Feminism in General' or reading for pleasure, but for a student or anybody looking for anything within a limited field, there would be very little of use due to its over-broadness.

Academic, 25 Aug 2006
This book presumes the reader has a good knowledge of art history etc., and goes into great depth with much detail. As I was looking for something more general I found it heavy going in places and thought the last sections devoted to modern art disappointing with quesionable examples. I think we all have an instinct for what is good art, and a lot of these simply aren't - they separate the masses from art, rather than integrate. Apart from that, it's good value, plenty of illustrations and well written. It'll stay on my shelf as a reference book I can dip into from time to time.

Women in Art, 02 Feb 2004
Chadwick's book is the definative in this genre, an absolute must read for anyone wishing to research this field.

excellent overview of womens contribution to european art, 18 Jul 2002
Chadwicks masterly study of women in European art is incredibily well researched. She manages to uncover the forgotton contribution of women to the arts and the context of the contemporary worlds they lived within. Her dicussion of the major ideological trends in society and the arts is impressive. While it could have included more discussion on the non Anglo-American art scene, the book has proved invaluable in understanding the complexities of women in art history.

Fascinating and Good Quality., 10 Apr 2003
I bought this book having read the other good reviews on Amazon and I have found it very useful. I am currently writing a creative piece concerning women and tattoos and this book is intelligent, thought-provoking and surprising. It is full of personal stories from women that I have found invaluable for my work. It is particularly strong on the history of women-as-tattooists and is full of good photographs. I would recommend this book to anyone who has any kind of interest in the subject.

An impotant insight into the history of women and tattoo, 08 Jul 2001
This is not only one of the best books on tattoo or women, but it is one of the best books I have ever read. As a student I used the book for my dissertation on women and tattoos, and it was so helpful; I haven't found another book on the subject that even comes close. The photos are great too. I agree with Pat Fish in that people do not realise that it is not that there is a surge in women having tattoos, but women are changing their attitudes in showing them. From where women had their tattoos, to how they made women money, this book looks at over 100 years of history. It is so worth buying!

Excellent, fascinating treatise, 22 Dec 2000
Pat Fish's review is spot-on. It's certainly worth every penny of the price very well written, insightful and interesting, with beautiful, relevant photographs. Go on, buy it!

Not so subversive, 13 Jan 2000
thoughtfull, if rather repetative. Good photos, shame there's no colour though.

An important history of a secret enthusiasm, 18 Mar 1999
Margot Mifflin's book is an amazingly well-documented and thoroughly acurate telling of the secret history of tattooed women and women tattoo artists in America. I was interviewed extensively for this subject, and throughout the year she was gathering material I watched as Mifflin's knowledge and understanding of her subject matter grew.

I believe the women quoted are proud to have been included and I have not heard ONE of my peers complain about the book, either for attitude expressed or factually.

Many people feel that tattooing has experienced a huge upsurgence of popularity in the last decade, but until this book most will not have had the perspective to realise just how common it was for your Grandma to have slipped off to get a wicked little something, possibly a secret only she and her husband shared. It is women's willingness to boldly display their tattoos, NOT their enthuisiasm for body art, that has changed.

gorgeous, 05 May 2008
this book is like a box of expensive chocolates, each page is a delight. i was totally over the moon with this book, as an owner of many many books on the suject i wondered if i needed another one but this is a really beautiful, delightful read, a great exploration of nouveaux burlesque. Its also nice to see so many lovely british performers flying the flag too! great

Utterly utterly gorgeous book, 12 May 2005
As a long time fan and beginner performer of burlesque I was so excited when this book arrived. My friends didnt see me for the rest of the day, so wrapped up was I in the stunning imagery and informed text of the tome!
There is a perfect balance between the history and the aesthetic of burlesque and with plenty of deatail of current artists and troupes it was an real inspiration. The text is very up to date and with the current resurgence of burlesque and strip-tease with a wink and a smile I believe this book to be an invaluble resource for anyone interested or indeed consumed by it.
Performers, pop culturalist, historians, designers, decadents and anyone charmed by the swish of a Sally Rand fan dance will revel in this book!

Want to know the history of corsets to the present day- read this!, 23 Apr 2007
An excellent well written book on the history of corsets up to the present day for both men and women, with illustrations and diagrams. This has proved to be a most useful book for my dissertation on the effects of the corset on the body and in society. The content has been well researched and put together in different sections that are easy to follow and digest. I think this is a great book for anyone interested in corsets whether it be for work / education or just as a hobby. I have many corset books and as far as the history of corsets this has to be one of the best.

A wealth of information., 28 Nov 2005
This book is great for anyone interested in the history of, or modern corsetry. Some great images that i haven't seen elsewhere, but if your looking for any technical information, this book is slightly lacking. A good initial insight into corsetry.

The Corset, 19 Apr 2005
This book is fantastic, it helps portray the history of the corset from the beginning when both men and women were subjected to wearing it and through to fetishism and modern day use. The pictures are brilliant and the diagrams show how the corset affected women's bodies and organs. It definitely helped me out with a number of essays on art and fashion. I absolutely recommend this book even just to read, it's very interesting and gives a thorough anthology of it's history.

PURE TABLOID TRASH..., 18 Jun 2008
This is an autobiographical work in which the self-absorbed author likes to refer to herself as the world's first super model. Well, Suzy Parker, Twiggy, and Jean Shrimpton may well take umbrage at that, as they were super models who preceded Ms. Dickinson. Better looking and classier, they leave this author eating their dust.

This book is mildly amusing, at first, as the author cattily takes jabs at her former lovers, naming names. Let me tell you, Mick Jagger and Sly Stallone do not fare too well in this book. In general, the author talks about men in such a derogatory way that, if men were talking about women in this way, they would be called sexist.

The author routinely engages in trash talk, and some of it is acerbically funny. Yet, so often is it repetitious that it begins to pall on the reader. A more shallow, vain, and self-absorbed woman than the author would be hard to find. It is no wonder that she is unable to have long-term relationships, as she seems so one-dimensional.

Still, her book is a no-holds-barred look at her life and the wacky world of modeling, as well as the lengths one needs to go to stay on top of one's game. There is little enjoyment to be had from this book, and a measure of boredom will eventually seep in, as the author repetitively drones on and on about herself. The book is replete with photographs, which show the author in varying stages of her career, including before and after her breast implants.

Fabulously indiscreet tales from the world's first supermodel, 02 Dec 2007
If you've seen the recent series of 'I'm a Celebrity...get me out of here!', you will already be familiar with Janice Dickinson. If you didn't, she is the World's first Supermodel and is also loud, brash and utterly fabulous.

'Everything About Me is Fake..' is a difficult book to describe because it swings between being an autobiography, a kiss and tell, a guide to beauty and a self-help manual. The lovely thing about it is that it is like sitting down and having a wonderfully indiscreet conversation with Dickinson. Never one to hold back, she tells you about her feelings towards ex-boyfriends Sly Stallone, Bruce Willis and Mick Jagger; a night spent with George Harrison; a run-in with Diana Ross (that's Miss Ross to you and me) on a plane and what happened when she stole Donald Trump's limo.

I think Janice Dickinson is a bit like the human equivalent of marmite, you either love her or hate her, but I loved it and now I'm off to have an egg white facial, cover my hair in aloe vera gel, follow Janice's rules to keep my man in check and prepare to be perfect!


Great book, 20 Oct 2006
Never in a million years I thought I would like this book. It came to me as a gift ( I am in the fashion industry). I started reading it at 12 at night and stayed up till 5 in the morning to finish it. It made me like Janice Dickinson. I never really thought anything about her before: positive or negative. But this book changed my mind to the positive, very positive. I highly recommend it.

Fabulous Diva = Janice Dickinson, 04 Apr 2006
This is easily my favourite auto biography ever!!!!!
This is the best book I have ever bought myself!Janice Dickinson is one of my favourite people in the whole world. She may be perceived as a nasty person but the fact is she doesn't talk crap, she tells it like it is, she doesn't try to sugar coat the modeling industry and really gives you an insight into what the world of mdelling is really like. From her home life to relationships to eating habits to celebrities every detail is given. She pulls the veil back on the A-list world and tells it like it is.
She lets you know her opinion and doesnt kiss the asses of pretentious celebrities. She is a straight talking, fabulous, intelligent, perfect person. P.s. Kimora Lee Simmons watch out!
Go Janice!!!

Very Broad but Very Broad, 26 Mar 2007
This Reader in Gender and Perfomance has an incredibly wide range of material on the subject but I cannot reasonably imagine much of the content to be relevant to any one person.

Part 1 & 2 are on the history of females in theatre.
Part 3 is about the changing (or not) of general attitide.
Part 4 includes 5 stategies of femininist performance.
Part 5 is about feminist techniques and conventions in theatre.
Part 6 concerns localised feminism, one article considering each continent.
Part 7 links femininst theatre to other disciplines and theories.
Part 8 is on Reception theory but seems to digress.

Overall this book may be good for somebody interested in 'Gender/Feminism in General' or reading for pleasure, but for a student or anybody looking for anything within a limited field, there would be very little of use due to its over-broadness.

Possibly/Probably/Perhaps..., 08 Oct 2007
The author is to be congratulated for her ability to spin out a handful of facts into a full-blown book.

This biography is little more than an endless round of conjecture. Ms Cliff herself appears to have left little written record (No Diaries, Few Letters, etc.) and further appears to have been so intensely private that no one who knew her has anything insightful to contribute. So, instead, we get endless social history wrapped around what little factual record there is.

The Pottery Gazette is referenced ad nauseum - as if a trade rag is going to shed much light on the enigmatic Ms Cliff or her work.

Her long-term romantic involvement with her boss is introduced as a given but not supported or substantiated by any reference or commentary as to how or when or even why it started - it just "is". Why would the "handsome", "rich", "upper-crust" Colley Shorter have got together with his social inferior who was also, let's face it, no oil painting? That particular mystery is not only left unsolved but also unaddressed. And, given that said relationship was fundamental to her success, it is notable by it's absence.

Really, there might be enough here to warrant an interesting magazine article but a biography? I think not!

Devoured in one read, 04 Jun 2007
I was introduced to Clarice Cliff's work by this biography. It was a present but I found myself unable to put it down and read it in one session. She is a fascinating woman. I admire her tenacity and the book gives a little insight into why she was so impassioned. Overall, however, she is still a mystery. The good thing was this book led me to buy some academic ones on her pottery, which I'm pleased to say I now own three pieces of.

Academic, 25 Aug 2006
This book presumes the reader has a good knowledge of art history etc., and goes into great depth with much detail. As I was looking for something more general I found it heavy going in places and thought the last sections devoted to modern art disappointing with quesionable examples. I think we all have an instinct for what is good art, and a lot of these simply aren't - they separate the masses from art, rather than integrate. Apart from that, it's good value, plenty of illustrations and well written. It'll stay on my shelf as a reference book I can dip into from time to time.

Women in Art, 02 Feb 2004
Chadwick's book is the definative in this genre, an absolute must read for anyone wishing to research this field.

excellent overview of womens contribution to european art, 18 Jul 2002
Chadwicks masterly study of women in European art is incredibily well researched. She manages to uncover the forgotton contribution of women to the arts and the context of the contemporary worlds they lived within. Her dicussion of the major ideological trends in society and the arts is impressive. While it could have included more discussion on the non Anglo-American art scene, the book has proved invaluable in understanding the complexities of women in art history.

Fascinating and Good Quality., 10 Apr 2003
I bought this book having read the other good reviews on Amazon and I have found it very useful. I am currently writing a creative piece concerning women and tattoos and this book is intelligent, thought-provoking and surprising. It is full of personal stories from women that I have found invaluable for my work. It is particularly strong on the history of women-as-tattooists and is full of good photographs. I would recommend this book to anyone who has any kind of interest in the subject.

An impotant insight into the history of women and tattoo, 08 Jul 2001
This is not only one of the best books on tattoo or women, but it is one of the best books I have ever read. As a student I used the book for my dissertation on women and tattoos, and it was so helpful; I haven't found another book on the subject that even comes close. The photos are great too. I agree with Pat Fish in that people do not realise that it is not that there is a surge in women having tattoos, but women are changing their attitudes in showing them. From where women had their tattoos, to how they made women money, this book looks at over 100 years of history. It is so worth buying!

Excellent, fascinating treatise, 22 Dec 2000
Pat Fish's review is spot-on. It's certainly worth every penny of the price very well written, insightful and interesting, with beautiful, relevant photographs. Go on, buy it!

Not so subversive, 13 Jan 2000
thoughtfull, if rather repetative. Good photos, shame there's no colour though.

An important history of a secret enthusiasm, 18 Mar 1999
Margot Mifflin's book is an amazingly well-documented and thoroughly acurate telling of the secret history of tattooed women and women tattoo artists in America. I was interviewed extensively for this subject, and throughout the year she was gathering material I watched as Mifflin's knowledge and understanding of her subject matter grew.

I believe the women quoted are proud to have been included and I have not heard ONE of my peers complain about the book, either for attitude expressed or factually.

Many people feel that tattooing has experienced a huge upsurgence of popularity in the last decade, but until this book most will not have had the perspective to realise just how common it was for your Grandma to have slipped off to get a wicked little something, possibly a secret only she and her husband shared. It is women's willingness to boldly display their tattoos, NOT their enthuisiasm for body art, that has changed.

gorgeous, 05 May 2008
this book is like a box of expensive chocolates, each page is a delight. i was totally over the moon with this book, as an owner of many many books on the suject i wondered if i needed another one but this is a really beautiful, delightful read, a great exploration of nouveaux burlesque. Its also nice to see so many lovely british performers flying the flag too! great

Utterly utterly gorgeous book, 12 May 2005
As a long time fan and beginner performer of burlesque I was so excited when this book arrived. My friends didnt see me for the rest of the day, so wrapped up was I in the stunning imagery and informed text of the tome!
There is a perfect balance between the history and the aesthetic of burlesque and with plenty of deatail of current artists and troupes it was an real inspiration. The text is very up to date and with the current resurgence of burlesque and strip-tease with a wink and a smile I believe this book to be an invaluble resource for anyone interested or indeed consumed by it.
Performers, pop culturalist, historians, designers, decadents and anyone charmed by the swish of a Sally Rand fan dance will revel in this book!

Want to know the history of corsets to the present day- read this!, 23 Apr 2007
An excellent well written book on the history of corsets up to the present day for both men and women, with illustrations and diagrams. This has proved to be a most useful book for my dissertation on the effects of the corset on the body and in society. The content has been well researched and put together in different sections that are easy to follow and digest. I think this is a great book for anyone interested in corsets whether it be for work / education or just as a hobby. I have many corset books and as far as the history of corsets this has to be one of the best.

A wealth of information., 28 Nov 2005
This book is great for anyone interested in the history of, or modern corsetry. Some great images that i haven't seen elsewhere, but if your looking for any technical information, this book is slightly lacking. A good initial insight into corsetry.

The Corset, 19 Apr 2005
This book is fantastic, it helps portray the history of the corset from the beginning when both men and women were subjected to wearing it and through to fetishism and modern day use. The pictures are brilliant and the diagrams show how the corset affected women's bodies and organs. It definitely helped me out with a number of essays on art and fashion. I absolutely recommend this book even just to read, it's very interesting and gives a thorough anthology of it's history.

PURE TABLOID TRASH..., 18 Jun 2008
This is an autobiographical work in which the self-absorbed author likes to refer to herself as the world's first super model. Well, Suzy Parker, Twiggy, and Jean Shrimpton may well take umbrage at that, as they were super models who preceded Ms. Dickinson. Better looking and classier, they leave this author eating their dust.

This book is mildly amusing, at first, as the author cattily takes jabs at her former lovers, naming names. Let me tell you, Mick Jagger and Sly Stallone do not fare too well in this book. In general, the author talks about men in such a derogatory way that, if men were talking about women in this way, they would be called sexist.

The author routinely engages in trash talk, and some of it is acerbically funny. Yet, so often is it repetitious that it begins to pall on the reader. A more shallow, vain, and self-absorbed woman than the author would be hard to find. It is no wonder that she is unable to have long-term relationships, as she seems so one-dimensional.

Still, her book is a no-holds-barred look at her life and the wacky world of modeling, as well as the lengths one needs to go to stay on top of one's game. There is little enjoyment to be had from this book, and a measure of boredom will eventually seep in, as the author repetitively drones on and on about herself. The book is replete with photographs, which show the author in varying stages of her career, including before and after her breast implants.

Fabulously indiscreet tales from the world's first supermodel, 02 Dec 2007
If you've seen the recent series of 'I'm a Celebrity...get me out of here!', you will already be familiar with Janice Dickinson. If you didn't, she is the World's first Supermodel and is also loud, brash and utterly fabulous.

'Everything About Me is Fake..' is a difficult book to describe because it swings between being an autobiography, a kiss and tell, a guide to beauty and a self-help manual. The lovely thing about it is that it is like sitting down and having a wonderfully indiscreet conversation with Dickinson. Never one to hold back, she tells you about her feelings towards ex-boyfriends Sly Stallone, Bruce Willis and Mick Jagger; a night spent with George Harrison; a run-in with Diana Ross (that's Miss Ross to you and me) on a plane and what happened when she stole Donald Trump's limo.

I think Janice Dickinson is a bit like the human equivalent of marmite, you either love her or hate her, but I loved it and now I'm off to have an egg white facial, cover my hair in aloe vera gel, follow Janice's rules to keep my man in check and prepare to be perfect!


Great book, 20 Oct 2006
Never in a million years I thought I would like this book. It came to me as a gift ( I am in the fashion industry). I started reading it at 12 at night and stayed up till 5 in the morning to finish it. It made me like Janice Dickinson. I never really thought anything about her before: positive or negative. But this book changed my mind to the positive, very positive. I highly recommend it.

Fabulous Diva = Janice Dickinson, 04 Apr 2006
This is easily my favourite auto biography ever!!!!!
This is the best book I have ever bought myself!Janice Dickinson is one of my favourite people in the whole world. She may be perceived as a nasty person but the fact is she doesn't talk crap, she tells it like it is, she doesn't try to sugar coat the modeling industry and really gives you an insight into what the world of mdelling is really like. From her home life to relationships to eating habits to celebrities every detail is given. She pulls the veil back on the A-list world and tells it like it is.
She lets you know her opinion and doesnt kiss the asses of pretentious celebrities. She is a straight talking, fabulous, intelligent, perfect person. P.s. Kimora Lee Simmons watch out!
Go Janice!!!

Very Broad but Very Broad, 26 Mar 2007
This Reader in Gender and Perfomance has an incredibly wide range of material on the subject but I cannot reasonably imagine much of the content to be relevant to any one person.

Part 1 & 2 are on the history of females in theatre.
Part 3 is about the changing (or not) of general attitide.
Part 4 includes 5 stategies of femininist performance.
Part 5 is about feminist techniques and conventions in theatre.
Part 6 concerns localised feminism, one article considering each continent.
Part 7 links femininst theatre to other disciplines and theories.
Part 8 is on Reception theory but seems to digress.

Overall this book may be good for somebody interested in 'Gender/Feminism in General' or reading for pleasure, but for a student or anybody looking for anything within a limited field, there would be very little of use due to its over-broadness.

Possibly/Probably/Perhaps..., 08 Oct 2007
The author is to be congratulated for her ability to spin out a handful of facts into a full-blown book.

This biography is little more than an endless round of conjecture. Ms Cliff herself appears to have left little written record (No Diaries, Few Letters, etc.) and further appears to have been so intensely private that no one who knew her has anything insightful to contribute. So, instead, we get endless social history wrapped around what little factual record there is.

The Pottery Gazette is referenced ad nauseum - as if a trade rag is going to shed much light on the enigmatic Ms Cliff or her work.

Her long-term romantic involvement with her boss is introduced as a given but not supported or substantiated by any reference or commentary as to how or when or even why it started - it just "is". Why would the "handsome", "rich", "upper-crust" Colley Shorter have got together with his social inferior who was also, let's face it, no oil painting? That particular mystery is not only left unsolved but also unaddressed. And, given that said relationship was fundamental to her success, it is notable by it's absence.

Really, there might be enough here to warrant an interesting magazine article but a biography? I think not!

Devoured in one read, 04 Jun 2007
I was introduced to Clarice Cliff's work by this biography. It was a present but I found myself unable to put it down and read it in one session. She is a fascinating woman. I admire her tenacity and the book gives a little insight into why she was so impassioned. Overall, however, she is still a mystery. The good thing was this book led me to buy some academic ones on her pottery, which I'm pleased to say I now own three pieces of.

Dramatically different point of view through peformance art., 29 Jan 2001
I favoured Peggy Phelan's book_The Unmarked: The Politics of Performance_ to a great extend because it seems to me to steer a delicate course around the question of the liveliness of performance, and to create a sense that the look is to be released from its points of fixation. Her book gives an opportunity to its reader to face the possibility of performance art as a unique medium of representation.

Academic, 25 Aug 2006
This book presumes the reader has a good knowledge of art history etc., and goes into great depth with much detail. As I was looking for something more general I found it heavy going in places and thought the last sections devoted to modern art disappointing with quesionable examples. I think we all have an instinct for what is good art, and a lot of these simply aren't - they separate the masses from art, rather than integrate. Apart from that, it's good value, plenty of illustrations and well written. It'll stay on my shelf as a reference book I can dip into from time to time.

Women in Art, 02 Feb 2004
Chadwick's book is the definative in this genre, an absolute must read for anyone wishing to research this field.

excellent overview of womens contribution to european art, 18 Jul 2002
Chadwicks masterly study of women in European art is incredibily well researched. She manages to uncover the forgotton contribution of women to the arts and the context of the contemporary worlds they lived within. Her dicussion of the major ideological trends in society and the arts is impressive. While it could have included more discussion on the non Anglo-American art scene, the book has proved invaluable in understanding the complexities of women in art history.

Fascinating and Good Quality., 10 Apr 2003
I bought this book having read the other good reviews on Amazon and I have found it very useful. I am currently writing a creative piece concerning women and tattoos and this book is intelligent, thought-provoking and surprising. It is full of personal stories from women that I have found invaluable for my work. It is particularly strong on the history of women-as-tattooists and is full of good photographs. I would recommend this book to anyone who has any kind of interest in the subject.

An impotant insight into the history of women and tattoo, 08 Jul 2001
This is not only one of the best books on tattoo or women, but it is one of the best books I have ever read. As a student I used the book for my dissertation on women and tattoos, and it was so helpful; I haven't found another book on the subject that even comes close. The photos are great too. I agree with Pat Fish in that people do not realise that it is not that there is a surge in women having tattoos, but women are changing their attitudes in showing them. From where women had their tattoos, to how they made women money, this book looks at over 100 years of history. It is so worth buying!

Excellent, fascinating treatise, 22 Dec 2000
Pat Fish's review is spot-on. It's certainly worth every penny of the price very well written, insightful and interesting, with beautiful, relevant photographs. Go on, buy it!

Not so subversive, 13 Jan 2000
thoughtfull, if rather repetative. Good photos, shame there's no colour though.

An important history of a secret enthusiasm, 18 Mar 1999
Margot Mifflin's book is an amazingly well-documented and thoroughly acurate telling of the secret history of tattooed women and women tattoo artists in America. I was interviewed extensively for this subject, and throughout the year she was gathering material I watched as Mifflin's knowledge and understanding of her subject matter grew.

I believe the women quoted are proud to have been included and I have not heard ONE of my peers complain about the book, either for attitude expressed or factually.

Many people feel that tattooing has experienced a huge upsurgence of popularity in the last decade, but until this book most will not have had the perspective to realise just how common it was for your Grandma to have slipped off to get a wicked little something, possibly a secret only she and her husband shared. It is women's willingness to boldly display their tattoos, NOT their enthuisiasm for body art, that has changed.

gorgeous, 05 May 2008
this book is like a box of expensive chocolates, each page is a delight. i was totally over the moon with this book, as an owner of many many books on the suject i wondered if i needed another one but this is a really beautiful, delightful read, a great exploration of nouveaux burlesque. Its also nice to see so many lovely british performers flying the flag too! great

Utterly utterly gorgeous book, 12 May 2005
As a long time fan and beginner performer of burlesque I was so excited when this book arrived. My friends didnt see me for the rest of the day, so wrapped up was I in the stunning imagery and informed text of the tome!
There is a perfect balance between the history and the aesthetic of burlesque and with plenty of deatail of current artists and troupes it was an real inspiration. The text is very up to date and with the current resurgence of burlesque and strip-tease with a wink and a smile I believe this book to be an invaluble resource for anyone interested or indeed consumed by it.
Performers, pop culturalist, historians, designers, decadents and anyone charmed by the swish of a Sally Rand fan dance will revel in this book!

Want to know the history of corsets to the present day- read this!, 23 Apr 2007
An excellent well written book on the history of corsets up to the present day for both men and women, with illustrations and diagrams. This has proved to be a most useful book for my dissertation on the effects of the corset on the body and in society. The content has been well researched and put together in different sections that are easy to follow and digest. I think this is a great book for anyone interested in corsets whether it be for work / education or just as a hobby. I have many corset books and as far as the history of corsets this has to be one of the best.

A wealth of information., 28 Nov 2005
This book is great for anyone interested in the history of, or modern corsetry. Some great images that i haven't seen elsewhere, but if your looking for any technical information, this book is slightly lacking. A good initial insight into corsetry.

The Corset, 19 Apr 2005
This book is fantastic, it helps portray the history of the corset from the beginning when both men and women were subjected to wearing it and through to fetishism and modern day use. The pictures are brilliant and the diagrams show how the corset affected women's bodies and organs. It definitely helped me out with a number of essays on art and fashion. I absolutely recommend this book even just to read, it's very interesting and gives a thorough anthology of it's history.

PURE TABLOID TRASH..., 18 Jun 2008
This is an autobiographical work in which the self-absorbed author likes to refer to herself as the world's first super model. Well, Suzy Parker, Twiggy, and Jean Shrimpton may well take umbrage at that, as they were super models who preceded Ms. Dickinson. Better looking and classier, they leave this author eating their dust.

This book is mildly amusing, at first, as the author cattily takes jabs at her former lovers, naming names. Let me tell you, Mick Jagger and Sly Stallone do not fare too well in this book. In general, the author talks about men in such a derogatory way that, if men were talking about women in this way, they would be called sexist.

The author routinely engages in trash talk, and some of it is acerbically funny. Yet, so often is it repetitious that it begins to pall on the reader. A more shallow, vain, and self-absorbed woman than the author would be hard to find. It is no wonder that she is unable to have long-term relationships, as she seems so one-dimensional.

Still, her book is a no-holds-barred look at her life and the wacky world of modeling, as well as the lengths one needs to go to stay on top of one's game. There is little enjoyment to be had from this book, and a measure of boredom will eventually seep in, as the author repetitively drones on and on about herself. The book is replete with photographs, which show the author in varying stages of her career, including before and after her breast implants.

Fabulously indiscreet tales from the world's first supermodel, 02 Dec 2007
If you've seen the recent series of 'I'm a Celebrity...get me out of here!', you will already be familiar with Janice Dickinson. If you didn't, she is the World's first Supermodel and is also loud, brash and utterly fabulous.

'Everything About Me is Fake..' is a difficult book to describe because it swings between being an autobiography, a kiss and tell, a guide to beauty and a self-help manual. The lovely thing about it is that it is like sitting down and having a wonderfully indiscreet conversation with Dickinson. Never one to hold back, she tells you about her feelings towards ex-boyfriends Sly Stallone, Bruce Willis and Mick Jagger; a night spent with George Harrison; a run-in with Diana Ross (that's Miss Ross to you and me) on a plane and what happened when she stole Donald Trump's limo.

I think Janice Dickinson is a bit like the human equivalent of marmite, you either love her or hate her, but I loved it and now I'm off to have an egg white facial, cover my hair in aloe vera gel, follow Janice's rules to keep my man in check and prepare to be perfect!


Great book, 20 Oct 2006
Never in a million years I thought I would like this book. It came to me as a gift ( I am in the fashion industry). I started reading it at 12 at night and stayed up till 5 in the morning to finish it. It made me like Janice Dickinson. I never really thought anything about her before: positive or negative. But this book changed my mind to the positive, very positive. I highly recommend it.

Fabulous Diva = Janice Dickinson, 04 Apr 2006
This is easily my favourite auto biography ever!!!!!
This is the best book I have ever bought myself!Janice Dickinson is one of my favourite people in the whole world. She may be perceived as a nasty person but the fact is she doesn't talk crap, she tells it like it is, she doesn't try to sugar coat the modeling industry and really gives you an insight into what the world of mdelling is really like. From her home life to relationships to eating habits to celebrities every detail is given. She pulls the veil back on the A-list world and tells it like it is.
She lets you know her opinion and doesnt kiss the asses of pretentious celebrities. She is a straight talking, fabulous, intelligent, perfect person. P.s. Kimora Lee Simmons watch out!
Go Janice!!!

Very Broad but Very Broad, 26 Mar 2007
This Reader in Gender and Perfomance has an incredibly wide range of material on the subject but I cannot reasonably imagine much of the content to be relevant to any one person.

Part 1 & 2 are on the history of females in theatre.
Part 3 is about the changing (or not) of general attitide.
Part 4 includes 5 stategies of femininist performance.
Part 5 is about feminist techniques and conventions in theatre.
Part 6 concerns localised feminism, one article considering each continent.
Part 7 links femininst theatre to other disciplines and theories.
Part 8 is on Reception theory but seems to digress.

Overall this book may be good for somebody interested in 'Gender/Feminism in General' or reading for pleasure, but for a student or anybody looking for anything within a limited field, there would be very little of use due to its over-broadness.

Possibly/Probably/Perhaps..., 08 Oct 2007
The author is to be congratulated for her ability to spin out a handful of facts into a full-blown book.

This biography is little more than an endless round of conjecture. Ms Cliff herself appears to have left little written record (No Diaries, Few Letters, etc.) and further appears to have been so intensely private that no one who knew her has anything insightful to contribute. So, instead, we get endless social history wrapped around what little factual record there is.

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